The Dekotora or Decotora, an abbreviation for "decoration truck", is a type of extravagantly decorated truck in Japan. Commonly having neon or ultraviolet lights, extravagant paints, and shiny stainless or golden exterior parts, such decorations can be found on both on the exterior and the interior. Dekotora may be created by workers out of their work trucks for fun, or they may be designed by hobbyists for special events. They are sometimes also referred to as Art Trucks.
1970s era:
In 1975, Toei released the first entry in a series of 10 movies called Torakku Yaro (Truck Guys) that featured as the protagonist a trucker who drove his garishly decorated truck all over Japan. This movie was a big hit with both old and young, and caused a wave of dekotora popularity to sweep the country. While dekotora were present throughout the 1970s, before the movie they were restricted to the north-eastern fishing transport trucks. It is possible that the movie was an attempt to popularise these kinds of trucks. In those days, ready-made parts for trucks were not easily available, so these trucks freely utilised parts from sightseeing buses or US military vehicles.
Modern times:
Since the late 1990s, dekotora have been heavily influenced by the art of Gundam. In addition to the Gundam-influenced designs, it is common to see decorations that are more akin to modern art, or even retro designs that closely resemble those found in the movie Trucker Guys.
Styles:
- Kansai-style
- Kanto-style
- Retro-style
Bakusou Dekotora Densetsu is a massive title in Japan as the driver steers a massive truck against a rival firm to be the first to deliver the consignment. The "Battle" of the title comes from the dirty tricks required to cut off the rival driver to win the race. The "Art" comes from the delightful designs that can be added to the truck with a few bob in your pocket complete with flashing chilli lights for the dashboard a sign of good taste on the highways of Japan.
Creative truckers can also spend some time creating their own designs.
The object of game is to race two Trucks down the highways of Japan, and the first driver to deliver their cargo wins the prize money. The "Battle" part comes into play because it is a very brutal race, with both trucks cutting each other off, rear ending one another, smashing into each other, and running into helpless passing motorists in order to slow down the other opponent.
Manufacturer's description:
Exhilaration to travel in slipping through the traffic jam.
Realistic vibration as if you are driving a real truck is transmitted from the dual shock.
Dekotora variations show that is produced by the edit function is infinite spreading.
Events that are available in abundance, love never bored, and so fight, the player.
Enka exquisite rendition by flowing through the whole book.
Features:
- Third or First person perspectives
- 3D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Truck Racing theme.
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